Monday WOD's at 6am, 11am, 530pm, 630pm.
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July 6th - A special day indeed!
This particular post will be a personal one. I was fortunate to meet a man named Cecil Johns (9/18/1964-7/6/2004) who showed me an example of "LIVING". Truly living in each and every moment with each and every breath. By some stroke of fortune, he took me under his wing and taught me how to reach beyond FEAR and pursue the passion that is in one's heart.
It has now been exactly 5 years since Cecil passed away and there is not a single day that goes by that I don't hear his words of wisdom. I sometimes wonder why it is that he shared so much about health, fitness, training, and life with me, but then I realize that if he didn't, I wouldn't be able to share it with all of you. I feel honored every day that I have the opportunity to pass along some of that knowledge at CrossFit and I pray that I help to inspire some of you the way that Cecil has inspired me.
Be Ready for Wheels of Steel WOD
The second and most important reason that this day is so special is that 18 years ago on July 6th, 1991, I married the woman that makes it all possible. I could never have made the transition to becoming what I was suppose to do in life if she hadn't supported me. I sometimes forget how much she truly has done to make this all possible. Dawn, THANK YOU for believing in me and the pursuit of my passion and for all you have done to make the last 18 years worth fighting for, I love you! THANK YOU for being a great wife and mother of my child.
The point of the journey is not to arrive!
~Kevin (one of his vows to Dawn)
Well in just a few minutes it will officially be 18 years! And this is a personal post too~ I love you and Derrick so very much, and I cherish all the years we have had together... Not all have been wonderful~ because that is not real life~ But all have been valuable learning experiences~ full of hope, love and dreams! Thank you for keeping me on my toes~ or should I say heels~ through this crazy, exciting journey! All my love &
RIP Cecil....
Posted by: amazondawn | July 05, 2009 at 11:55 PM
Happy anniversary dawn and kev, I have always and ever shall be...your cubby. Live long and prosper.
Cubby out
Posted by: Cubby | July 06, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Congratulations to Kevin and Dawn on your 18 years! You are both great people on your own; together, you seem to have found the right formula to make a great marriage/team. Keep it up!
and Kevin,
We are all glad you met Cecil too. You have truly succeeded in bringing out the best in Gary and me and have helped us to push ourselves further than we thought we could go.
Posted by: Denise | July 06, 2009 at 09:37 AM
HAPPY "18th" ANNIVERSARY, DAWN & KEVIN ~
It's an inspiration to see a couple so dedicated to making their marriage a success... I think you both have what it takes!!!
CECIL ~ "THANK YOU" for sharing your "wisdom & light" with my personal trainer and friend, Kevin... Your "gift" was not wasted!!!
RIP
~ Donna
Posted by: CrossFit Goddess | July 06, 2009 at 12:43 PM